ROAST PORK WITH CHERRY-ALMOND GLAZE

Roast Pork with Cherry-Almond Glaze image

Your pork roast will never dry out during cooking with this sweet cherry glaze. You can also spoon the sauce over slices of baked ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

Sprinkle roast with salt; place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., In a small saucepan, bring the preserves, vinegar, corn syrup and spices to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Set aside 3/4 cup for serving. Stir almonds into remaining mixture. , Brush roast with some of the glaze. Bake 35-50 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, brushing frequently with remaining glaze. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved cherry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.